CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2023 Giscours was still in barrel when I re-tasted it at the chateau a few months after primeur. Very pure in style, this is less reserved than it seemed back then. It's not as complex as the '22, but it has gained in terms of presence and personality. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and just a little more density and power. Sapid and spicy through the finish, the 2023 has developed more elegance, and I've raised my banded score accordingly.
William Kelley
The 2023 Giscours is one of the real successes of the vintage, unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries and red fruits mingled with hints of undergrowth, violets and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's seamless and concentrated, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by ripe, powdery tannins and succulent acids, concluding with a long, broad finish. It's a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc.
JancisRobinson.com
71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample.Dark fruit with a chocolate edge. Juicy fruit on the palate with a certain concentration. Clean, firm finish. Less depth but does the job. (JL)